S 2161 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act providing solar energy to state agencies

This bill requires state agencies in Massachusetts to install solar energy systems on new buildings or major renovations starting in 2024. The law mandates that these systems generate enough electricity to meet 100 percent of a building's annual power needs, either through rooftop panels or ground-mounted arrays if space allows. Agencies can request exemptions if there is insufficient roof space or if they choose to install an alternative renewable energy system that produces an equivalent amount of power.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 8, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 3, 2024
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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